Shuttle to Kenfori

The first 2 seasons of this show were really good but so far season 3 has been sloppy and lazy. The writing is poor, the acting is mailed in, and the CGI looks like video games from 25 years ago. How are yall rating this junk so high? This show is almost as bad as Discovery. Watch Lower Decks instead, that's quality Star Trek.

I don't get the negativity at all. Like most of the other episodes they caught the old school humorous tone and fun sense of adventure, but with a modern feel too. I think the whole blend is very cleverly done.

But -1 for the cliche Michael Jackson-esc zombies. Maybe think up foes a bit more alien or at least more original.

There has never been a worse Klingon in the history of all Star Trek. Absolutely ridiculous. How they ever expected anyone to buy that is astounding. Compare that cartoon Klingon to Martok, Kurn, Worf, or The Duras sisters. I really don't know what they were thinking. Won't even comment on the well worn and thread bare plotline of a rare substance only found in one hard to reach place in order to cure a rare disease. Or the Walking Space Dead.

Season 3 Episode 3 we are treated an actual strange new world to explore! Unfortunately, what could have been a standout ST experience ends up as an average episode.

On paper, I love this concept. It has the right ingredients: space-opera politics, a compelling problem to solve, and courageous initiative from the crew - including the captain himself. I especially appreciated that the central conflict was medical in nature, giving Dr. M'Benga a natural spotlight with real potential to deepen his character.

The execution, though, falters. The entire story leans on a MacGuffin that feels more contrived than organic (ironically). The planet's premise is fascinating, but the viewer only gets a glimpse of a few uninspired sets, leaving the world underdeveloped. The questions raised about its dangerous environment could have opened the door to imaginative, speculative science - but the answers turn out to be clichés so underwhelming that even the characters joke about them. Honestly, I don't blame them.

The Klingons' inclusion was another promising idea, but again, the follow-through comes off uninspired. The attempt to make the episode "edgy" with moments of violence feels restrained - not nearly as impactful as it could have been, especially when dealing with Klingon warriors and a hostile environment.

I did like some of the ship scenes involving chain of command and following orders. While the execution of these elements may of been heavy handed, it set a meaningful precedent worth following in future episodes.

So yes, I'm glad season three brought viewers to a new world to explore. But the underdeveloped script undermined what could have been one of the more exciting premises so far. A missed opportunity - Generous 6/10.

Let's go back to season 2 episode 5.

Shuttle accident. All of Spocks Vulcan DNA removed and left him fully human. Why not take her back to that place. Recreate the accident and let yellow remove all the gorn stuff from her leaving her fully human again. Not that hard to figure out and I'm not a rocket scientist or a starfleet medical doctor.